This album's recordings were made in two separate sessions: Sonatas 1-5 in Stalden, Switzerland in 2018, and Sonatas 6-10 in Graz, Austria in 2023.
Compositional Technique
Scriabin's later sonatas feature recurring 'semantic themes' such as the 'Mystic Chord', 'Divine Summons', 'Eternal Feminine', 'Motif of Light', 'Motif of Flight', and 'Vertiginous Dances'.
Composer Biography
Alexander Scriabin's ten piano sonatas trace his evolution from a romantic composer to a visionary who sought to transcend music itself.
Composer's Artistic Vision
In his late works, Scriabin aimed to transcend human emotion, guiding listeners to a higher, universal consciousness and a connection with the divine.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Scriabin believed music could reveal hidden truths and transform consciousness, viewing himself as a 'Prometheus of the Arts' who brought fire to humanity.
Performer Biography
Elina Akselrud, the pianist on this recording, also served as the executive and artistic producer for the album.
